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Fighting (2009) 5.4
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5.4/10 from 18,855 users
Metascore: 61/100
Reviews: 79 user | 118 critic | 22 from Metacritic.com In New York City, a young counterfeiter is introduced to the world of underground street fighting by a seasoned scam artist, who becomes his manager on the bare-knuckling brawling circuit. Director:Dito Montiel |
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Cast
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| Terrence Howard | ... | ||
| Zulay Henao | ... | ||
| Michael Rivera | ... |
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Flaco Navaja | ... | |
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Martinez
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Christopher Anthony
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Jack Dancing
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| Ivan Martin | ... |
Stockbroker Jerry
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Trader Jim
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Altagracia Guzman | ... |
Alba Guzmán
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Gabrielle Pelucco | ... |
Lila
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Kimo's Girl
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
Shawn MacArthur, the kindhearted son of an Alabama wrestling coach, makes a grim living selling fake products on the streets in New York. After dealing with thieving punks, he's discovered by bare-knuckle street-fight manager Harvey Boarden. He soon proves himself worthy and starts earning a small fortune, part of which he volunteers to spend on single mother Zulay Velez. Shawn doesn't cheat, and just that seems a major problem, notably after the arrival of his Alabama high-school rival. Written by KGF Vissers
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Some dreams are worth the fight.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for intense fight sequences, a sex scene and brief strong language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
24 April 2009 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Untitled Dito Montiel Project See more »Filming Locations:
DeKalb Av/Washington Park, Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
£991,180 (UK) (15 May 2009)Gross:
$23,036,320 (USA) (5 June 2009)Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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Trivia
The character Zulay Velez grandmother pronounces her name slightly differently than the rest of the cast at the suggestion of writer Kevin Misher. Misher thought it would indicate a closer relationship between Zulay and her grandmother as family/friends often have pet names for each other. See more »Goofs
Shawn MacArthur crossed the road under heavy rain with wet box, after he went and get back money from Harvey Boarden in minute back on street there was no water, no rain, box are fully dry in some shot even there is no any rainy environment. See more »Quotes
Jack Dancing: In the words of the late, great, Marvin Gaye. Let's... Get... It... On!See more »
I've never in my life felt like my head was going to explode while watching a movie. Throughout the whole film I tried making sense of it all, and finally just came to my senses, it's down right horrible.
Every emotion was misplaced. The dialogue didn't mesh. There was no build up aside from the minor tension between Channing Tatum and Brian J. White.
The movie "cleverly titled" FIGHTING, had not a single worthwhile fight scene in it worth watching. In fact the whole time, I couldn't understand why he was getting praised as a good fighter. It's not even till the very end that you even see a fight where you feel he's got some fighting talent.
I could go into how horrible each actor was, but ultimately decided it wasn't their fault. I'm 100% convinced that the director had no idea how to coach his actors, nor how to write a good script. In fact I'm almost convinced he encouraged them to do horribly.
I felt Brian White did well. And the only other acting that I really could tolerate was the crazy old grandmother. Everything else just seemed like interacting characters were reading from separate scripts.
I used a free promo code to save $1 at RedBox to watch this movie, and I'm still disappointed I didn't get my money's worth.